The feasibility and acceptability of an approach to emotional wellbeing support for high school students

Kendal, Sarah, Callery, Peter and Keeley, Philip
(2011)
The feasibility and acceptability of an approach to emotional wellbeing support for high school students.
Child and Adolescent Mental Health, 16 (4).
pp. 193-200.
ISSN 1475-357X

Abstract

Background: Emotional wellbeing of young people has high global and national priority. UK high schools are under pressure to address this but lack evidence-based guidelines.

Method: Students (N=23) (aged 11–16 years) and staff (N=27) from three urban UK high schools participated in qualitative interviews to explore the feasibility and acceptability of an approach to emotional wellbeing support. Key components were: self-referral, guided self-help, and delivery by school pastoral and support staff.